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Stigmatic vs Dogmatic - What's the difference?

stigmatic | dogmatic |

As adjectives the difference between stigmatic and dogmatic

is that stigmatic is (botany|anatomy) having a stigma or stigmata while dogmatic is (philosophy|medicine) adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

As nouns the difference between stigmatic and dogmatic

is that stigmatic is one who has been branded as punishment while dogmatic is one of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.

stigmatic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (botany, anatomy) Having a stigma or stigmata.
  • Marked with a stigma, or with something reproachful to character.
  • Impressing with infamy or reproach.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who has been branded as punishment.
    • (Bullokar)
  • One who has been marked or deformed by nature.
  • * 1595 , , II. ii. 136:
    • But like a foul misshapen stigmatic ,
  • One who displays stigmata, the five wounds of Christ.

    • dogmatic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * dogmatical

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
  • Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
  • Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.
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